In Grewcock's absence, Leeds lock Tom Palmer switches across from the squad that is going to Canada.

There are few surprises in England's second string, ahead of their Churchill Cup Tests against Canada, USA and Japan.

Wasps players are again strongly in evidence, notably centre Fraser Waters, hooker Phil Greening, prop Will Green and scrum-half Martyn Wood, who will play for Bath next season.

ENGLAND A SCHEDULE

14 June: Canada (Vancouver)

21 June: USA (Vancouver)

28 June: Churchill Cup final (Vancouver)

5 July: Japan (Tokyo)

Wood's potential new half-back Olly Barkley makes the trip and there are also places for Gloucester centre Henry Paul, Leeds flyer Phil Christophers and young Sharks forward Chris Jones.

The 56 times-capped Bath back Mike Catt was not considered for either tour after agreeing that he should undergo a period of "optimised conditioning" following his lengthy lay-off with a hamstring injury.